CHILDREN’S BOOKS by Camille Catlett (updated 3-2-18)
General/Overall
Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books
Curated book lists, reviews of children’s literature, and teaching for change title.
See What We See
This See What We See database can provide vital guidance for teachers, parents, and librarians in their selection of books for children that reflect children and families thoughtfully and authentically.
Social Justice Books
African-American
28 Black Picture Books That Aren’t About Boycotts, Buses or Basketball
28 MORE Black Picture Books That Aren’t About Boycotts, Buses or Basketball (2018)
These collections, assembled by a black librarian, feature black children doing what all children do: play, make up stories, learn life lessons, and dream. The books described by Mr. Woods feature protagonists of different genders and include features that may be less emphasized in older children’s books with black characters (e.g., loving and present fathers, non-urban life, and so on).
African-American Experience Children’s Literary Reference Guide (2011-2016)
Top 100+ Recommended African-American Children’s Books
Anti-Bias/Social Justice
10 Books That Empower Kids to Stand Up and Speak Out
35 Picture Book for Young Activists
Guide for Selecting Anti-Bias Children’s Books
Bullying
The End of Bullying Begins with Me: Bullying Prevention Books for Young Children
A Growing List of Picture Books about Bullies, Bystanders, and Being Kind
Recommended Children’s Books on Bullying/Friendship Issues
Culturally Responsive/Cultural Diversity
Multicultural Collection of Farm to ECE Books
"The Food Trust’s multicultural collection of farm to ECE books highlights children’s books that feature characters from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, many of which are authored by writers of color. The list also includes a number of books that are either bilingual or written exclusively in Spanish. These books cover a wide variety of farm to ECE related topics including gardening, farms, cooking, family meals, farmers markets, shopping for food and more."
Selecting and Using Culturally Responsive Children’s Books
Diverse Abilities
Eleven Children’s Books that Teach Inclusion
Diverse Families; Diverse Family Structures
50+ Picture Books About Mixed Race Families
Children's Books that Include Diverse Family Structures
Dual Language Learners
Culturally Relevant Books in the ELL Classroom
Gender
12 Children’s Books that Challenge Traditional Gender Roles
Looking at Gender Identity with Children’s Books
Hispanic/Latino
Latinas Who Made a Difference
Board Books and More: Hispanic Heritage
Indian/Native American/First Nation
Indians in Children’s Literature: Best Books
Native Women’s History: American Indian Heritage
Mental Health
6 Picture Books That Teach Kids About Mental Health
Social-Emotional Development/Challenging Behavior
Center on the Social and Emotional Foundation for Early Learning (CSEFEL) Children’s Book List
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